Manager Quality Assurance

DWIGHT EARL McDONALD

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Madison WI 53718 Cell (608) 332-

0279

EDUCATION: University of Wisconsin - Platteville, Wisconsin

Master of Science - Industrial Technology Management,

December 1997

Concentration: Construction Management

Alcorn State University, Lorman, Mississippi

Bachelor of Science in IndustrialTechnology, May 1989

Concentration: Construction/Engineering Technology

WORK EXPERIENCE:

PFS Corporation - Madison, WI Nov 1999 - July

2010

Laboratory General Manager May 2008 -

July 2010

. Formulate and implement all short and long-range laboratory

operation goals

. Official internal and external laboratory representative

. Oversee all laboratory activities and Quality System (ISO

17025) initiatives

. Supervise, evaluate, and provide administrative and

technical support to laboratory staff

. Authorize testing service contracts and develop test

projects with client interaction

. Administer laboratory listing programs and negotiate

outside service contracts related to infrastructure

. Oversee facility renovations and new construction projects,

including the review of architectural designs and building

requirements

. Identify areas where facility upgrades are necessary and

obtain cost estimates for implementing improvements

Laboratory Testing Manager Nov 1999 -

May 2008

. Trained staff in Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and

equipment specific requirements

. Developed and implemented quality assurance programs

relating to calibration and maintenance of equipment

. Provided guidance in the hiring, training, promoting, and

disciplining of technical personnel

. Administered and coordinated the technical activities,

educational programs, and infrastructure changes relating

to the operation of the testing laboratory

. Developed and implemented laboratory policies and

procedures and insured laboratory compliance with Good

Laboratory Practices (GLP)

. Set priorities, assigned responsibilities, and established

timetables for all goals

. Evaluated and recommended new techniques and technologies

. Prepared technical reports reflecting volume of work,

procedures utilized and test results

. Recommended and approved purchases of major capital

equipment

USDA Forest Products Laboratory - Madison, WI May 1989 - Nov

1999

Engineering Technician

. Planned, prepared, and tested structural subassemblies

. Presented test/project results to upper management in

written & oral format

. Published author in Forest Products Journal

. Demonstrated processes and test procedures to the general

public

. Conducted wood strengthening tests for various construction

applications

. Co-Chair of Civil Rights and Employee Development Committee

University of Wisconsin - Platteville, Wisconsin Sep 1990 -

May 1991 Graduate Assistant

. Fulfilled responsibilities as a graduate assistance and

graduate student while

working full time with the USDA Forest Service

. Demonstrated and supervised students in the operations of

the Thermo-forming and Molding-Injection machines in

Plastics Laboratory

. Administered and graded undergraduate exams.

Alcorn State University - Lorman, Mississippi June 1988 -

Aug 1988

Laboratory Assistant

Bush Construction Company Inc. - Laurel, Mississippi Mar 1986 - Aug

1987 Steel Setter May

1987 - Aug 1987

. Responsible for setting, straightening and tying

reinforcement bars

. Assisted in the placement and finishing of concrete.

General Laborer - Construction Worker March 1986 -

Aug 1986

Mac's Construction - Vossburg, Mississippi Summers 1980 -

1985

Carpenter's Helper - General Laborer

ACTIVITIES & MEMBERSHIPS

. Deacon- Mount Zion Baptist Church,

. Co-Chair - Mount Zion Baptist Church Building Ministry

. Volunteer Career Counselor for Madison Urban League's Pre-Employment

Program

. Career Speaker - Business & Education Partnership, Inc.

. Past District Director for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

. Coach - Dane County Youth Football Program

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